Irvington is a small town of 1,387 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $48,714
and a 11.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Irvington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Irvington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Irvington city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.5
Irvington's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Irvington costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Irvington, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$113,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$763
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,714
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Irvington's violent crime rate is 143.7 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
143.7 /100k
Property Crime
215.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Irvington is served primarily by Breckinridge County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Irvington, KY
National Avg
School District
Breckinridge County
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Irvington sees average highs of 42.2°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 51.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.4 inches of snow per year.
Irvington's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Irvington roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $113,600 and median rent is $763/month.
Irvington's violent crime rate is 143.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 215.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Irvington are operated by Breckinridge County.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 4.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Irvington, KY has a population of 1,387, a median household income of $48,714, and an unemployment rate of 11.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Irvington averages 42.2°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.5 inches
with about 4.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Irvington, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 40146.
The population of Irvington, Kentucky is 1,387 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Irvington: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $113,600, median household income $48,714, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Irvington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.